The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Softball Announces Class of 2025 Signees
11/13/2024 2:02:00 PM | Softball
BIRMINGHAM - The spring season inches closer everyday as UAB signs four players to the class of 2025. Taylor Smartt signs her first four recruits as Head Coach of the UAB Softball program.
Olivia Tindell, Zaylen Tucker, Madeline Flammia, and Charlee Bennett will join the team in the fall of 2025.
"I am excited to welcome this first class as a staff at UAB. Our 2025 signing class is an exciting and talented group of proven winners. Each one of them possess different qualities that will help us put together a more athletic team. The competitiveness is a trait that is most evident after speaking with all four players," Smartt said. "I am grateful they chose UAB and they are committed to helping Blazer softball be the best in the American Athletic Conference. I am convinced this class will help fill important needs on the field, but I am more impressed by the level of passion for UAB that has been evident during their recruiting process and the coaching transition this past August. I am excited about the direction our recruiting has taken and look forward to future success on the field".
Olivia Tindell | Alabaster, AL | Thompson High School | Outfielder
The outfielder from Alabaster, Alabama comes to UAB after playing softball for Thompson High School. Tindell won a state championship in 2022 beating the defending state champions Hewitt Trussville. She was named to the All-State Second Team and a two-time All-State Honorable Mention. Academically, Tindell was a part of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, the DECA Club, and MU Alpha Theta.
Zaylen Tucker | Trussville, AL | Hewitt Trussville High School | Outfielder
The outfielder from Trussville, Alabama comes to UAB after playing at Alabama powerhouse Hewitt Trussville High School. Tucker was a part of three 7A state championships in 2021, 2023, and 2024. She was named to the All-State Second Team, All-South Metro First Team, and the North-South All-Star Game MVP in 2024.
Madeline Flammia | Pisgah, AL | Pisgah High School | Middle Infielder
The middle infielder from Pisgah, Alabama comes to the Blazers after playing at Pisgah High School. Flammia was a part of the team that won the 2022 2A state champion and 2021 state runner up. She was a six year varsity softball player, a four year varsity basketball player, and was also a three year varsity volleyball player. She was a four-time All-State player and the 2A Hitter of the Year in 2024. Flammia was the class president her sophomore-senior year and a Hoby Leadership recipient her junior year.
Charlee Bennett | Hoover, AL | Spain Park High School | Middle Infielder
The middle infielder from Hoover, Alabama comes to UAB from Spain Park High School. Bennett was named to the All-State Honorable Mention Team in 2024 helping Spain Park to a 7A playoff appearance. She has a host of awards being listed on the All-County, All-South Metro, and Over the Mountain Teams. At Spain Park, Bennett was in the Latin and National Honor Societies, Junior and Senior Class officers, and was named Miss Spain Park.
Olivia Tindell, Zaylen Tucker, Madeline Flammia, and Charlee Bennett will join the team in the fall of 2025.
"I am excited to welcome this first class as a staff at UAB. Our 2025 signing class is an exciting and talented group of proven winners. Each one of them possess different qualities that will help us put together a more athletic team. The competitiveness is a trait that is most evident after speaking with all four players," Smartt said. "I am grateful they chose UAB and they are committed to helping Blazer softball be the best in the American Athletic Conference. I am convinced this class will help fill important needs on the field, but I am more impressed by the level of passion for UAB that has been evident during their recruiting process and the coaching transition this past August. I am excited about the direction our recruiting has taken and look forward to future success on the field".
Olivia Tindell | Alabaster, AL | Thompson High School | Outfielder
The outfielder from Alabaster, Alabama comes to UAB after playing softball for Thompson High School. Tindell won a state championship in 2022 beating the defending state champions Hewitt Trussville. She was named to the All-State Second Team and a two-time All-State Honorable Mention. Academically, Tindell was a part of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, the DECA Club, and MU Alpha Theta.
The three-time all-state player is officially a Blazer🐉🤩
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 13, 2024
𝒲ℯ𝓁𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ to the Magic City 🏹➡️🐉
🅿️ Outfielder
🏠 Alabaster, AL
✍️ @OliviaTindell #WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/tKu0UhbdU7
Zaylen Tucker | Trussville, AL | Hewitt Trussville High School | Outfielder
The outfielder from Trussville, Alabama comes to UAB after playing at Alabama powerhouse Hewitt Trussville High School. Tucker was a part of three 7A state championships in 2021, 2023, and 2024. She was named to the All-State Second Team, All-South Metro First Team, and the North-South All-Star Game MVP in 2024.
The three-time state champion is staying close to home! Zaylen Tucker is officially a Blazer🐉🤩
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 13, 2024
𝒲ℯ𝓁𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ to the Magic City 🐺➡️🐉
🅿️ Outfielder
🏠 Trussville, AL
✍️ @zaylen_tucker #WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/mfw0PzTtyj
Madeline Flammia | Pisgah, AL | Pisgah High School | Middle Infielder
The middle infielder from Pisgah, Alabama comes to the Blazers after playing at Pisgah High School. Flammia was a part of the team that won the 2022 2A state champion and 2021 state runner up. She was a six year varsity softball player, a four year varsity basketball player, and was also a three year varsity volleyball player. She was a four-time All-State player and the 2A Hitter of the Year in 2024. Flammia was the class president her sophomore-senior year and a Hoby Leadership recipient her junior year.
The state champion from Pisgah is officially a Blazer🐉🤩
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 13, 2024
𝒲ℯ𝓁𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ to the Magic City 🐻➡️🐉
🅿️ Middle Infielder
🏠 Pisgah, AL
✍️ @FlammiaMadeline#WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/DdOIxoh2zw
Charlee Bennett | Hoover, AL | Spain Park High School | Middle Infielder
The middle infielder from Hoover, Alabama comes to UAB from Spain Park High School. Bennett was named to the All-State Honorable Mention Team in 2024 helping Spain Park to a 7A playoff appearance. She has a host of awards being listed on the All-County, All-South Metro, and Over the Mountain Teams. At Spain Park, Bennett was in the Latin and National Honor Societies, Junior and Senior Class officers, and was named Miss Spain Park.
Another one staying close to home! Charlee Bennett is officially a Blazer🐉🤩
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 13, 2024
𝒲ℯ𝓁𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ to the Magic City 🐆➡️🐉
🅿️ Middle Infielder
🏠 Hoover, AL
✍️ @2025charlee #WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/C7Dw5t88Zn
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